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AD54 TPF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,800 mi
Last recorded110,800 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 110,800 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 106,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 97,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 91,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 78,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight chorrosion to o/s/f arch.

slight damage to o/s sill.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,533 miles

front steering feels tight when moving wheels from lock to lock manualy.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 52,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,412 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,732 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AD54 TPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD54 TPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD54 TPF registered?

AD54 TPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 2005.

Is AD54 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 TPF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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